Parliamentary activity
Information about members' parliamentary service including their positions held and biography.
Positions
| Position | Start | End | Period | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parliamentary Secretary for Regional Planning | Tue 06 May 2014 | Fri 12 September 2014 | 4 months 7 days | |
| Parliamentary Secretary for Regional Planning | Wed 04 May 2011 | Thu 17 April 2014 | 2 years 11 months 14 days | |
| Member, Standing Committee on Public Works | Thu 21 June 2007 | Fri 04 March 2011 | 3 years 8 months 12 days | |
| Member, Standing Committee on Public Works | Thu 21 June 2007 | Wed 22 December 2010 | 3 years 6 months 2 days | |
| Member of the NSW Legislative Assembly | Sat 24 March 2007 | Fri 06 March 2015 | 7 years 11 months 11 days | |
| Member for Port Stephens | Sat 24 March 2007 | Fri 06 March 2015 | 7 years 11 months 11 days |
Biography
Political party activity
Member, Liberal Party of Australia when elected. Independent from 12 September 2014.
Local Government activity
Councillor, Port Stephens Council, September 1987 to September 1995.
Councillor, Port Stephens Council, September 1995 to March 2008.
Mayor, Port Stephens Council, September 1994 to September 1995.
Mayor, Port Stephens Council, April 2004 to September 2006.
Personal information
Married with 3 children.
Qualifications, occupations and interests
Bachelor of Engineering (Civil Engineering) (Honours), University of Sydney, 1975.
Centenary Medal, Commonwealth of Australia, 2001.
Fellow, Institution of Engineers, Australia. Member, Chartered Professional Engineer.
February 1977 to February 1981 Engineer/Manager, Rollform Industries Pty Ltd. February 1981 to February 1985 Engineer/Manager, Mambare Pty Ltd. February 1985 to March 2007 General Manager, Mambare Pty Ltd trading as Valley Homes. February 1981 to date Director, Mambare Pty Ltd trading as Valley Homes.
Interests include sport - particularly rugby, golf and water sports.
Fellow, Institution of Engineers, Australia. Member, Chartered Professional Engineer.
February 1977 to February 1981 Engineer/Manager, Rollform Industries Pty Ltd. February 1981 to February 1985 Engineer/Manager, Mambare Pty Ltd. February 1985 to March 2007 General Manager, Mambare Pty Ltd trading as Valley Homes. February 1981 to date Director, Mambare Pty Ltd trading as Valley Homes.
Interests include sport - particularly rugby, golf and water sports.